Schedule of Events:

11:00 am: Telltale Steampunk Festival

Join us at the Telltale Steampunk Festival in Baltimore for a weekend of Victorian-inspired fun on March 29-30, 2025!

Welcome to the family-friendly Telltale Steampunk Festival in Baltimore, Maryland! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where Victorian era meets futuristic technology. Join us on March 29-30, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North – Pikesville for a weekend filled with all things Steampunk.

Experience a variety of activities including workshops, panels, cosplay contests, and live performances from talented steampunk enthusiasts. Browse through the vendor booths to find unique steampunk fashion, accessories, and gadgets. This year’s theme is Mary Shelley vs Brahm Stoker – who do you think brought the most to fantasy/science fiction?

Whether you’re a seasoned steampunk aficionado or just curious about the genre, the Telltale Steampunk Festival is the perfect place to celebrate creativity, innovation, and community. Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend of fun and adventure!

12:30 pm: Copper Bookmark Workshop

In this walk through style workshop, you’ll emboss your bookmark with poetry script before a dipping it in a sulphur bath to blacken it and shine the words back up. You’ll add a black tassel and choose from an array of themed charms including ravens, quills, and tell tale hearts.

Supply fee $13

12:00 am - 1:00 pm: Unravel the Shadows in Dracula’s Descendant

Uncover the chilling truth in Vince Wilson’s Haunted Murder Mystery: Dracula’s Descendant! Among the unsuspecting guests lies the descendant of Dracula, harboring a dark and dangerous secret. As eerie events unfold and supernatural forces stir, it’s up to you to piece together the clues, expose the dhampir, and confront the haunting legacy of the world’s most infamous vampire. Will you unmask the heir to Dracula’s dark throne, or will the shadow of his bloodline claim its next victim? Immerse yourself in this thrilling evening of mystery, deception, and suspense!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Beyond Frankenstein: The Further works of Mary Shelley

Join Debra Miller, actress and author of Historical Women of Letters for an overview of the subsequent novels written by the mother of science fiction. This one hour presentation will begin with a brief timeline of Mary Shelley’s life, her influences, and an overview of her published works, with an emphasis on her other six novels.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Bloody Good High Tea for Best Friends of Edgar – Sunday

Grab your Best Friends of Edgar ticket and enjoy an exclusive perk: High Tea with the gracious hostess, Baroness Alexandria, and special guest Dacre Stoker, the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker and an international best-selling co-author. Savor a selection of “bloody good” tea and delightful treats at this unforgettable event!

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm: Dacre Stoker, Dissecting Dracula in 30 Documents an In Person hands on Workshop

Join Dacre Stoker, great grandnephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker,  as he facilitates an investigative session using copies of rare papers borrowed from libraries and archives around the world. Dacre will lead 20-30  attendees into a hands on 75 min session of discovery into his famous relatives life, his research and writing of Dracula in 30 documents.  As participants examine copies of these rare papers and offers their opinions, Dacre leads the group to better understand how each of these papers fit together like a puzzle. Results include revealing the missing first three chapters of Dracula as well as the deleted ending of the classic novel.

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